National Security Council (Cyprus)

The National Security Council () is a body of the Cypriot government which was created by President Christodoulides in 2023 in order for state services coordinate with each other and the executive for both national security and external affairs.

Function The functions of the National Security Council are as follows:

To advise the President on matters pertaining to national security. To plan and scrutinize the national security strategy. Coordinate with other international counterparts.

Composition The National Security Council is composed of: MemberOffice(s)Nikos ChristodoulidesPresidentConstantinos KombosMinister of Foreign AffairsVasilis PalmasMinister of DefenseCostas FytirisMinister of Justice and Public OrderTasos A. TzionisNational Security AdvisorTasos A. TzionisHead of Cyprus Intelligence ServiceEmmanouel TheodorouChief of the National Guard General StaffThemistos ArnaoutisChief of Cyprus Police

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